I. Manliness and Obedience II. Prosperity and Perpetuity III. Executions and Kindness
I. The Biblical Narrative II. The Christological Typology
I. The Fitting Location of the Ceremony II. The Various Elements of the Ceremony
I. The Swift Decision Regarding the Schism II. The Decisive Resolution of the Schism
I. The Role of Nathan the Prophet II. The Role of Bathsheba the Mother III. The Role of David the King
I. Emboldened by David’s Weakness II. Following Absalom’s Example III. Presaging Dark Times
I. The Practical Application II. The Typological Significance III. The Narrative Purpose